Brief
of the Diety: |
Maharaj
Bhartrihari who was a king of Ujjain had renounced his
kingdom and become a Nath, disciple of Guru Gorakhnath.
He practiced his ascetism here in this wild place full
of jungles, wild animals and high Aravali Hills around.
A small rivulet of clean water flows by. People worship
the entombment of Bhartrihari. Here an incessantly
burning lamp is cautiously guarded and it has been
hurning for centuries. There is a Dhuni ( a fire place
maintained by Nath Sadhus) which also keeps fire ablaze
in every season and at every time.
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Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
All
Hindus worship Shri Bhartrihariji. They also believe
that Bhartihari life and cure them of snake poison.
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Architecture
of the Temple: |
Guru
Gorakhnath. He practiced his ascetism here in this wild
place full of jungles, wild animals and high Aravali
Hills around. A small rivulet of clean water flows by.
People worship the entombment of Bhartrihari. Here an
incessantly burning lamp is cautiously guarded and it
has been hurning for centuries. There is a Dhuni ( a
fire place maintained by Nath Sadhus) which also keeps
fire ablaze in every season and at every time.
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Religious
aspects of temple: |
Bharatrihari
in fact was infatuated with his beautiful wife Pingle
who, however, was disloyal to him. When her infidelity
was revealed to the king, he at once abandoned the
queen, the kingdom and the royal palace and became a
Nath. He accepted Guru Gorakhnath as his Guru and since
then Bharatrihari became a Yogi. It is believed that
Bhartrihari is immortal. He has not died and he visits
the place now in any form, but no one can recognize him.
Today lacs and lacs of people have their strong faith in
Bhartrihari. The samadhi Sthal has now been built
properly and tens of dharmshalas have also come up. In
the month of Bhadrapad, Millions of people go to the
samadhi. Throughout the year, in fact, pilgrims keep on
visiting the place. This is a holy and natural place. |
Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
While
all festivals related to Lord Shiva are observed here, a
special mela (fair) is held at this spot once in a year
in the month of Bhadrapad.
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Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
The
temple belongs to the Nath cult. The customs is that of
keeping dhuna fire burning and the Akshaydeep alight.
This is virtually a wild and holy place where wandering
Mendicants, Sadhus, Sanyasis, Nath, Snake Charmers,
Tantrics, Mantrics and other people gifted with
spiritual powers keep on visiting.
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Details
of Temple: |
Vandana
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